Sunday 25 January 2026

 

The ‘casts -

(Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember

(Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes


Eras: Phil Collins - Episode 4: 19 January 2026: *Against All Odds - In the 1990s, Phil Collins' status as rock and roll's resident nice guy is thrown into question after the collapse of his second marriage, the leak of a certain fax, and a subsequent tabloid frenzy. Bruised by the experience, Phil begins a gradual retreat from the industry - moving to Switzerland, then quitting Genesis, and ultimately announcing his own 'Final Farewell Tour' in 2004. / But retirement is easier said than done. Zoe Ball follows Phil Collins through an epic and emotional final act, as struggles with ill health leave him unable to play the drums. But all the while that he's away, Phil's music is finding its way to a new generation, and soon the cries for one final farewell get too loud to ignore... 


The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast - episode 1197: 20 January 2026: *Jackie Chan's Project A Films Minisode (with Johnny Potoky) -  The honoring of everyone's favorite modern-day physical comedian Jackie Chan continues: John Potoky and I reminisce about the two PROJECT A films and how they combined more acrobatic stunts while introducing Chan to do more spy movie mash-ups with his craft. / How did this inspire some of his later films like WHO AM I? and the OPERATION CONDOR series? / Which one has stuntwork that lives rent-free in genre lover's minds? / And which one is, you, the listener's personal favorite?


On The Bubble podcast - season 9 episode 2: 24 January 2026: *Syfy's KRYPTON - Did Creative Decisions made in Season 2 lead to no Season 3? (an Audio Essay) - Why did Syfy's Krypton not get renewed for a Season 3? And did the creative choices made throughout Season 2 lead in any way to the cancellation of the show? / This is an audio essay written and read by Josh Liston from On The Bubble podcast, and is just his personal opinion on Krypton, as a fan that enjoyed the show, but felt like it could have, and should have, been great.


Composers Datebook - 25 January 2026: Strauss raw and cooked


I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue - series 75 episode 4: 5 July 2021: Northern Irish Song Book


Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 25 January 2026: resplendent



Daily Dad Jokes -  6 AUGUST 2025: 

Psychic Day! 



StarDate -  24 January 2026: Medusa Nebula


The Phase Two Rewatch - A Star Trek Phase II Podcast - Season 1 Episode 4: 25 January 2026: *Cassandra - A distress call brings Enterprise face to face with Cassandra, a woman convinced she can see the future and determined to hold Starfleet accountable for a disaster she believes is inevitable. / As Cassandra's predictions begin to come true, Captain Kirk is forced to confront uncomfortable questions about responsibility, guilt, and whether belief in fate can become a danger in itself. Xon's cautious analysis clashes with Cassandra's certainty, while Decker represents the institutional voice of Starfleet as Kirk grapples with the personal weight of command. / In this episode of The Phase 2 Rewatch, Greg Westlake breaks down a Kirk-centric story with strong T.O.S. roots, explores how Phase Il balances mysticism with procedure, and highlights the growing use of bridge ensemble moments to keep familiar faces present even when they're not driving the plot. The discussion also looks at how Phase Il begins to settle into its rhythm as a weekly television series. / Original air date: Friday, October 7, 1977.

 


Happy Place - season 9 episode 4: 15 March 2021: *Gelong Thubten - We're constantly being told happiness will come from material objects, but in this chat with Fearne monk Thubten explains why the outside world is trying to sell us an unrealistic dream. You don't need fixing; Thubten explores how meditation can help shift your focus from outside validation to finding contentment in your inner world. / A Monk's Guide To Happiness is out now, and contains lots more detail on those guiding principles.


BirdNote Daily - 2 Sep 2023: *The Alula - Adjusting the flaps on an airplane's wing allows a pilot to control lift and drag - and the design of these flaps was inspired by the wings of birds. All flying birds have what's called an alula on each wing. At the center of the front edge of the wing is a structure covered with three to five feathers that functions much like a flap on an airplane's wing. The alula helps create lift and also prevents stall when a bird comes in for landing.


Strange Air - 14 October 2021: Season 1 Episode 4: *Listeners Call In (The Past) - A collection of voicemails received by KXLA. / The role of Chase Smith was played by Natalie Lander, and the role of Malcolm Smith was played by Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul). / Strange Air was written and produced by Michael P. Greco and Tony Martinez.



The Stupid History Minute - 25 January 2026: The Stupid History of The Price is Right with Guest Host: Carolyn Kiel


Your Traitor Within - 28 Feb 2025: trailer 


Womanica - season 3 episode 2: 27 August 2021: Coming soon! A new season of Encyclopedia Womannica - In this new season, you'll hear about some of the most influential and yet overlooked women in history, Monday-Friday in just 5 minutes. / History classes can get a bad wrap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Encyclopedia Womannica. / On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.


Judge Bex - season 1 episode 2: 12 January 2026: *Dog debate and Mario Kart madness with Liz Pichon - Ella and her mum dream of bringing a waggy-tailed, four-legged friend into the family, but Dad isn't convinced and fears he'll end up with all the chores. / Young Archie takes his dad to court, accusing him of playing Nintendo Switch while Archie has to slog through homework. Worse still, Dad blames Mum and isn't even any good at Mario Kart! / Judge Bex investigates and settles the score with expert witness Liz Pichon.


Odd One Out - 23 January 2026: Moonlight or Avatar?


Daily Shower Thoughts - 29 October 2025



BirdNote Daily - 3 September 2023: *Swifts Roost in Chimneys - What could bring crowds of people out after sunset on a September evening to stare at a chimney? Swifts, of course! Scores of swifts form a funnel-shaped cloud above the right kind of chimney, then they begin their descent. First one, then a few more, then dozens, then hundreds swirl right down into the chimney. You can help Chimney Swifts and Vaux's Swifts by providing a roosting tower.


5 Good News Stories - 24 June 2025: *Is a Costco Card REAL ID? - Uplifting stories including a contender for the world's smallest dog, a Sun bear's miraculous recovery from cancer, the recovery of a WWil Canadian naval vessel's bell, and a bear caught on camera stealing in New Hampshire. / Johnny Mac also humorously clarifies that Costco cards cannot be used as Real ID.


7 Minutes For Yourself - 4 July 2024: *Juggling Care for Others and Yourself with Grace - Embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion in this captivating episode about juggling care for others and yourself with grace. / Be inspired to prioritize your own well-being while continuing to support those around you.



Comicbook Nation - season 8 episode 4: 23 January 2026: Kofi, Matt, Janell and Evan. Some behind the scenes issues. I hope their producer Richard is okay. The OSCAR nominations discussion. With these nominations, the film sinners is now the film with the most Oscar nominations in history. That’s the only Oscar thing they discuss! Then they talk about the trailer for the forthcoming Masters of the Universe film. Season four of Invincible coming to Amazon Prime. News about Batman The Brave and the Bold. The pilot episode for the Game of Thrones based series Knight of The Seven Kingdoms. Latest episode of Fallout season two. Alien versus Captain America comic issue three. Inglorious X-Force comic. Janelle leaves the chat at this point for life stuff. Evan’s agenda. 


BirdNote Daily - 4 September 2023: *Migrations: The Triumphant Comeback of the Aleutian Cackling Goose - Aleutian Cackling Geese, which have a slighter build and shorter beak than Canada Geese, build their nests on a chain of islands off the western coast of Alaska. In the 1700s, fur traders introduced foxes to the islands, nearly wiping out the geese. For decades, they were believed to be extinct. But in the 1960s, a biologist discovered about 300 birds nesting on Buldir Island. Habitat protections have allowed their populations to recover.


Daily Life Pro Tips - 18 November 2025



MinuteEarth - 15 May 2025:The Great Acceleration


7 Good Minutes - 6 November 2025: *Too Tired to Be Kind to Yourself? Here's the Compassion Habit That Works - Learn to treat yourself with the same kindness you'd show a dear friend when exhaustion makes everything feel harder. This gentle episode explores how self-compassion can transform your relationship with tiredness and create space for genuine recovery.


Podnews Daily - 23 January 2026: Actor Sean Bean to host a podcast - Perhaps a new career is taking flight. 


Daily Facts - 16 November 2025


Odd One Out - 24 January 2026: Alaska Airlines or Delta Force?


Audio Poem of the Day - episode 1955: 18 October 2025: from "Lamentation" by Rachel Tzvia Back. 



7 Good Minutes - 6 November 2025: *7 Good Minutes: Extra - Your tiredness is not... - In today's 7 Good Minutes: Extra segment, we examine how shifting our perspective on tiredness from character flaw to human need can transform our relationship with fatigue and open the door to genuine self-compassion and sustainable living.


Sounds Profitable - 23 January 2026: *Ambies Nominees Announced, Refuting 'Podcasting is Dead', & More - Today in the business of podcasting: what would you do if you really loved podcasting, Ambies 2026 nominees announced, pushback to "Podcasting is dead" and Goalhanger crosses 250k subscriber milestone.


The Daily Poem - 26 October 2025: *The Seeker's Solace: A Journey from Burden to Light - Today's poem is about Worry in the style of Mary Oliver. / Poems generated from OpenAl ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. / This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios. 


Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware - episode 233: 7 February 2025: *LOGORHYTHM - Band Logos That Rocked The World - Today's fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features part 1 of a deep-dive into the under-appreciated importance of band logos over the last 50 years...Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called 'Logorhythm - Band logos that rocked the world. This first part of our discussion covers the decades leading up to the 80's, and is a treasure trove of graphic design and band triviaLadies and gentlemen - discover the fascinating world of band logo design - meet Jim and Jamie... 



The Secret World of Roald Dahl - 9 January 2026: Introducing: The Secret World of Roald Dahl


Question of the Week - episode 550: 2 February 2024: *How languages evolve - Will Tingle took on this linguistic query from listener Satya with the help of David Crystal...


Odd One Out - 25 January 2026: Ford Mustang or Toyota Corolla?


Naked Scientists In Short - episode 186: 18 September 2012: *Forecasting solar storms, fish personalities - This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: why accurately forecasting solar storms is becoming increasingly important; and how understanding how fish shoal could interest economists.


New Podcasts - 22 January 2026: *How We Got Away with Murder - Podcast Nation launches How We Got Away with Murder, a new rewatch podcast hosted by Jack Falahee (Connor) and Matt McGorry (Asher) from How to Get Away with Murder. / Launching today, you'll rewatch the series with Jack-watching for the first time-and Matt as they break down iconic moments, share behind-the-scenes stories, and welcome guests like the show's creator.


Toppermost - forthcoming episode September 1965 Side D 




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